Society

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Society

  • Family Units were the basic structure of society.
  • The basic unit of ancient Aztec government was the Calpulli (group of families that own the land).
  • The highest class were the pīpiltin (noble social class) or nobility.
Examples: One Single Ruler the King, Emperors are choose by Nobles, Priests and Military Leaders.
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  • The second class were the mācehualtin.
Examples: Nobles, Served officials, Judges, and Governors of Conquered Provinces.
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  • The government had a chance to their warriors, who could rise to Noble status by performing well on the battle field.
  • The third class were slaves or tlacotin. Aztecs could become slaves because of debts, as a criminal punishment or as war captives.
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